Acoustic pressure wave applicator system with conduction pad

Abstract

An system and method for applying acoustic pressure waves including a pad coupled with a shock wave applicator coupler. The pad includes a bioactive substance in which shock waves facilitate absorption of the bioactive substance into a target area, such as skin and wounds.

1 . An acoustic pressure wave applicator system for applying acoustic pressure waves to facilitate absorption of an absorbable substance into a target area comprising: 
 an acoustic pressure wave generator;    a coupler including a conductive medium for conduction of acoustic pressure waves from the acoustic wave generator to a target area; and    an acoustic conduction pad coupled to the coupler including a dispersible bioactive substance absorbed by the target area.    
   
   
       2 . The applicator system of  claim 1  wherein the bioactive substance is selected from the group consisting of an ointment, unguent, cosmetic, medicament, hydrator, anesthetic, antiseptic, antibiotic and sterilizer.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the coupler is adjustable lengthwise for controlling penetration depth of the acoustic pressure waves into and beyond the target area.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad is positioned for conduction of acoustic pressure waves in a divergent focal field to a target area including skin.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad is positioned for conduction of acoustic pressure waves in a divergent focal field to a target area including a wound.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad includes a wave blocking object.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad includes a wave screening material.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad includes a sterile wrap portion for covering one or more areas adjacent to the target area.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the sterile wrap portion covers a throat of a shock wave applicator housing the coupler.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad includes a gradient of a plurality of materials.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad is shaped to focus an acoustic pressure wave.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad is shaped to diffuse an acoustic pressure wave.  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pad include one or more compositions affecting the focusing characteristics of an acoustic pressure wave.  
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the coupler is configured to focus a shock wave to a convergence focal point in the pad.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the coupler is configured to focus a shock wave to a convergence focal point in the target area.  
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a focusing element adjustable coaxially for controlling penetration depth of the acoustic pressure waves into and beyond the target area.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the coupler includes one or more spacers for controlling penetration depth and intensity of the acoustic pressure waves with respect to the target area.  
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the coupler includes an attachment for securing and coupling the pad to the coupler.  
   
   
       19 . The system of claims  1 - 18  wherein the generator is selected from the group consisting of an electrohydraulic shock wave generator, an electromagnetic shock wave generator, radial pressure wave generator and a piezoelectric shock wave generator.